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KAWS Companion (Passing Through) @ The Standard New York
After an original unveiling at Harbour City in Hong Kong followed by a trip to The Aldrich Contemporary, the KAWS Passing Through Companion finds yet another home outside The Standard New York. The 16-foot statue is set amidst a busy urban setting which compliments the...
The New York Times: “The KAWS Effect” Interview
The New York Times' T Magazine recently caught up with Brian Donnelly, best known as KAWS, for an interview regarding his recent Companion move to The Standard New York as well as other details about his career as an artist and entrepreneur. Featured below are excerpts from...
KAWS Companion (Passing Through) @ The Standard New York Announcement
The Standard New York brings Companion (Passing Through), a touring work by international artist KAWS, to New York’s Meatpacking District. The artist’s largest public art installation to date, Companion (Passing Through) will be on display in The Standard’s front plaza...
Karimoku x OriginalFake KAWS Companion Figure
OriginalFake prepares for the release of their wooden KAWS Companion produced by storied Japanese wood furniture company Karimoku. Limited to only 100 signed units, the figure will see a release through the OriginalFake store in Tokyo on May 28, 2011. Price is set at...
Art Hong Kong 2011 – KAWS @ Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin
Originally previewed the other day, KAWS made his debut at Art Hong Kong 2011 with a special showing at the Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin booth. Along with past works, the New York artist showcased a series of new pieces, shown below. For those interested in checking them out in...
Ronnie K. Pirovino “KAWS” Collection Preview
Collector, appraiser and art show organizer Ronnie K. Pirovino is set to open up the doors to one of the world's greatest collection of KAWS artwork and memorabilia later this year. Collected over a seven-year period, those who have seen it firsthand have already made bold...
Art Hong Kong 2011 – KAWS @ Emmanuel Perrotin Teaser
Offered is a teaser into a new work from KAWS, set to make its debut, along with others, at the Emmanuel Perrotin booth at this year's Art Hong Kong. The piece, reminiscent of a previous work, is sure to please KAWS fans, especially following the news of a wood Karimoku...
OriginalFake KAWS Blitz Key Chain
OriginalFake welcomes the return of KAWS's Blitz character as the brand reveals a new set of key chains. Blue, green and clear versions will be made available through select OriginalFake retailers, including INVINCIBLE. Retail for each is set at $580 TWD (approx. $20 USD)...
KAWS RED KAWSBOB Print
The recently announced KAWS screenprint, simply titled RED KAWSBOB, makes its debut today. The 20x20 inch red-tinted appropriation of the famous sponge is printed on Rives BFK paper and individually signed and numbered. The $1200 print is very limited at only 100 pieces and...
KAWS at MOCA “Art in the Streets”
One of the most showcased artist of the past years sees the presence of his work at the MOCA gallery. KAWS, whose pop-culture amalgamations have made appearances from billboards to museums, presents some of his earlier work re-appropriating advertisements with his...
KAWS x Madsaki x Kazuki Kuraishi x CLOT KAWS EGRA Boxset
This special KAWS EGRA boxset includes a limited edition collaborative KAWS x Madsaki x Kazuki Kuraishi x CLOT T-shirt. Available in blue, green and grey colorways, the shirts feature the iconic Alienegra camouflage print by KAWS x Madsaki x Kazuki Kuraishi as well as the...
Kazuki Kuraishi & Madsaki: The Story of Alienegra
A few weeks ago, we met up with Kazuki Kuraishi of adidas Originals by Originals and CASH CA fame and artist Madsaki as they outlined their involvement in the recently-released KAWS x Madsaki x Kazuki Kuraishi x CLOT Alienegra Parka. Along the way, the two Japanese creatives...
KAWS x Madsaki x Kazuki Kuraishi x CLOT Alienegra Parka
Following its inception a few years ago, CLOT has embraced the Alienegra motif originally created by Japanese artist Madsaki. A new re-working of the urban camouflage injects KAWS's signature styles with a reflective "X" style printed delicately via layers. Furthermore,...
Armory Arts Week: KAWS @ Honor Fraser Exhibition
At the recently launched art-centric Armory Arts Week, KAWS debuted some new works at the Honor Fraser booth. Tondo canvasses served as a new medium for the popular artists, as the majority of his showings were characterized by the round pieces including a 21-piece "Tondo...
COOL TRANS: Supreme 2011 Spring/Summer Editorial
To coincide with the Japanese launch of Supreme’s Spring/Summer 2011 collection, COOL TRANS magazine brings us this exclusive photo shoot highlighting some of the new items from the season. The KAWS box logo T-shirts and pullovers, the new camo items and the varsity...
